Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 163 HP | 75 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 - 300 NM | 126 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 13.6 seconds | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.4 | 5.5 - 9.2 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Beetle. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`845 | ~ 1`761 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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